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Checkpoint for Wednesday 13 September 2023
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Labour's election woes continue with new poll similar to last one
6:09 PM.Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now in the studio. Audio
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Dunedin residents coming to terms with effects of Climate Change
5:54 PM.South Dunedin residents are coming to terms with the hazards facing their community.. The South Dunedin basin, home to more than 13,000 is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater… Read more Audio
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Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business
5:51 PM.Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best snow at Ruapehu in years, after a rocky start to the season. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in liquidation, and only got the go-ahead for the season at… Read more Audio
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Dunedin mayor replaces deputy who resigned over his handling of racist incident
5:46 PM.The Dunedin mayor has moved quickly to replace his outgoing deputy who's resigned over the handling of a racist incident. Sophie Barker handed her notice in after filing an official complaint about… Read more Video, Audio
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12-year-old wins national golf title, despite having played only three rounds in his life
5:37 PM.A twelve year old Bay of plenty school boy has won a national golf title after playing just three rounds of the game in his life. Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau nailed the nine hole golf competition at the AIMS… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 13 September 2023
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337059605112 Video, Audio
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'Systematic failures': Calls to investigate banks protecting customers against scams
5:29 PM.A financial expert is calling for the ombudsman to investigate alleged failings by banks in protecting customers from scams. Former fund manager Janine Starks believes there are "systematic failures"… Read more Video, Audio
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Steve Hansen back in All Blacks camp at Ian Foster's request
5:25 PM.Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen caused a bit of a stir when he joined the Wallabies a few weeks ago, now he's back in familiar territory. Hansen is in the All Blacks camp in Lyon, at the… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour promises to train more doctors, as strikes continue
5:14 PM.As senior doctors walked off the job for a second time this month, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has promised to fund the training of more doctors, if re-elected. The party has committed to… Read more Audio
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ACT may have to walk back promises after state of govt books
5:07 PM.If he's finance minister David Seymour's pledging to work "tightly" with the "nats" to deliver on tax policy. But the ACT leader concedes his party will probably have to scale back its tax relief… Read more Video, Audio